“I hope it pleased you.”
“It did not,” said Mr. Fownes.
“Indeed! What fault did you find?”
“You didn’t consult with me.... Told you to consult with me.... Number of things shouldn’t have been mentioned. Editorial on Churchill—bad business.... Young woman, you can see past the end of your nose.”
“I hope so.”
“Didn’t I make myself plain?”
“You did.”
“Um!... Hem!... No time for nonsense. After this—want to see every line goes in that paper.”
“Before it is published?” Carmel was stirred to antagonism, but forced herself to speak without heat.
“Before it’s published.... I’ll tell you what to print and what not to print.”